Wednesday, Sept 2 
"How To Start A Business Workshop"
Time: 6-7:30 p.m. 
Where: IPFW Hobson Center, 4312 Hobson Road
Fee: $25 (registration required)
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
Topics: defining and assessing the business idea, requirements for operating a business, creating business plans, legal issues, and types of financing and strategies.
To register, phone 260-481-0500

Thursday, September 3, 2009
"Business Plan Basics"
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Mitchell Books, 6360 W Jefferson Blvd.
Fee: free.  Pre-registration is appreciated as seating is limited.
Sponsored by: Women's Enterprise, a program of Fort Wayne Women's Bureau, and Lincoln Financial Group Foundation. 
Instructor: Shirley Busack, MBA, Director, Women's Enterprise
Description: Benefits of business planning, common errors made during the business planning process, what do lenders and investors look for in a business plan, what do you need in a business plan outline, what is a marketing plan.
For more information or to register,  phone (260) 424-7797 or

Thursday, September 3, 2009
"Accounting  Basics"
Time: 6-9 p.m..
Where: Women's Enterprise, 3521 Lake Ave.
Fee: $20.  
Sponsored by: Women's Enterprise, a program of Fort Wayne Women's Bureau, and WSI 
Instructor: Dawn Wilson, CPA
Description: Gain an overview of key topics such as cash vs. accrual and why cash flow and profit are often not the same.  Determine the areas which are key to the business,  and, be better prepared to select and work with outside bookkeeping/accounting services. For more information or to register,  phone (260) 424-7797.

Thursday, September 9, 2009
"Business Plan Basics"
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m..
Where: Fort Wayne Women's Bureau, 3521 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne IN 46805
Fee: free.  Pre-registration is appreciated as seating is limited.
Sponsored by: Women's Enterprise, a program of Fort Wayne Women's Bureau, and Lincoln Financial Group Foundation. 
Instructor: Shirley Busack, MBA, Director, Women's Enterprise
Description: Benefits of business planning, common errors made during the business planning process, what do lenders and investors look for in a business plan, what do you need in a business plan outline, what is a marketing plan.
For more information or to register,  phone (260) 424-7797 or

Thursday, September 10, 2009
"Identifying Business Insurance Needs"
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 pm 
Where: Fort Wayne Women's Bureau, 3521 Lake Ave. Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Fee: $10   Pre-registration is required as seating is limited.
Sponsored by: Fort Wayne Women's Bureau, SBA, Lincoln Financial Group Foundation 
Instructor:  Rosemarie Bostelman, Bostelmen Insurance Services 
Topics: How to begin to select the right insurance coverage for your new business.  The course will help  the prospective business owner in starting the process of investigating coverages and costs they may need to include in their financial and business plans.
For more information or to register,  phone (260) 424-7977 or

Mondays, September 14 to October 19  - 6 sessions
"How To Start A Successful Small Business"
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30  p.m.
Where: IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd, Fw, (room given at registration)
Fee: $179. Fee includes class materials.
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC/ IPFW.
Instructor: Dennis Tratnyek
Session #1: Business Plan Overview
Session #2: Business Planning guide
Session #3: Goal and Business Performance
Session #4: Financial Statements Overview
Session #5: Analyses and projections
Session #6: Business Law
To register, phone 260-481-6619.

Wednesdays, Sept. 16 & 23 (2 sessions)
"Understanding Financial Statements"
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd, Fw [room given at registration]
Fee: $50 for both sessions or $25 each.
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
Instructor: Lisa Isenbarger
Don't know a debit from a credit?  Financial statements don't have to be confusing or boring.  This course is designed for the prospective or current small business owner who needs to understand the company's financial statements to manage the business.  Through practical discussion and case study, you will learn how to prepare and read balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.
To register, phone 260-481-6619.

Wednesday, September 16
"How To Start A Business Workshop"
Time: 12-1:30 p.m. 
Where: IPFW Hobson Center, 4312 Hobson Road
Fee: $25 (registration required)
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
Topics: defining and assessing the business idea, requirements for operating a business, creating business plans, legal issues, and types of financing and strategies.
To register, phone 260-481-0500

Thursday, October 1, 2009
"Business Plan Basics"
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Mitchell Books, 6360 W Jefferson Blvd.
Fee: free.  Pre-registration is appreciated as seating is limited.
Sponsored by: Women's Enterprise, a program of Fort Wayne Women's Bureau, and Lincoln Financial Group Foundation. 
Instructor: Shirley Busack, MBA, Director, Women's Enterprise
Description: Benefits of business planning, common errors made during the business planning process, what do lenders and investors look for in a business plan, what do you need in a business plan outline, what is a marketing plan.
For more information or to register,  phone (260) 424-7797 or

Mondays,  Oct. 5 to Nov. 9 (6 meetings)
"Quickbooks: How to Work the Numbers"
Time: 6-9 p.m. 
Where: IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne (Room given at registration)
Fee: $210
Instructor:  James B. Yergens, CPA
Description:  Introduction to electronic bookkeeping. Learn how to set up a new company, perform business-related tasks such as invoicing, inventories, payroll and more, and print reports and statements. Required text:  Quickbooks 2009 for Dummies, by Stephen Nelson.  Can be purchased at Follett's IPFW Bookstore.
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC.
To register,  phone (260) 481-6619

Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009 
"Business 901: Duct Tape Marketing"
Time: 6:00 p.m. -  8:00 p.m..
Where: Fort Wayne Women's Bureau, 3521 Lake Ave.
Fee: $10.00.  Pre-registration is required as seating is limited.
Sponsored by: Women's Enterprise, a program of Fort Wayne Women's Bureau, SBA and Lincoln Financial Group Foundation.
Instructor: Joe Dager
Description: "Create the Ultimate Marketing System" thru 7 steps: 1) Narrow your market focus; 2) Find and communicate a core difference; 3) Package your business; 4) Create marketing materials that educate; 5) Establish your lead generation trio; 6) Automate and dominate; 7) Live by the calendar.
For more information or to register,  phone (260) 424-7797

Thursday, October 6
"Business Law" 
Time: 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
Where: IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd, Fw (Room info given at registration)
Fee: $40
Instructor: Dan Arnold
Sponsored by: The Northeast Indiana Small business Development Center, The IPFW School of Business and Management Sciences, and the Division of Continuing Studies
Learn essential information regarding legal obligations and when to seek legal counsel. Get an overview of some aspects of business structuring, tax status, protection from liability claims, contracts, and consumer protection laws.  Information privacy compliance will be discussed.
To register, phone 260-481-6619.

Wednesdays, October 6 to November 3 - 5 sessions
"Government Contracts: Rules of the Game"
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00  p.m.
Where: IPFW, 2101 E. Coliseum Blvd, Fw, (room given at registration)
Fee: $145 for all five or $31 if attending only one session.  A notebook with all class materials will be included in the course fee.
Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC / IPFW 
Instructor: Marlin Ann Boothby
Topics: Federal government contracting, business size and federal opportunities, how to find government opportunities, how the goverment awards contracts, and contract types and administrative requirements.
To register, phone 260-481-6619.

Thursday, Oct. 9, 2009 
"Market Analysis"
Time: 6:30 p.m. -  8:30 p.m..
Where: Fort Wayne Women's Bureau, 3521 Lake Ave.
Fee: No charge.  Pre-registration is required as seating is limited.
Sponsored by: Women's Enterprise, a program of Fort Wayne Women's Bureau, SBA, Lincoln Financial Group Foundation and English bonter Mitchell Foundation.
Instructor: John Dickmeyer, ACPL
Description: A presentation and discussion of the fundamentals of markety analysis, including but not limited to the following concepts: Definition of business type and the scope of that business, selection of appropriate geographic territory for the business, a practical way to determine potential competitors, the use of census and other statistics to identify potential customers, the use of standard business codes and searching recent industry developments in a business type.
For more information or to register,  phone (260) 424-7797  Thursday, October 8
"How to Start a Specialty Food Business"
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30  p.m.
Where: Purdue Extension Office in Allen county, 4001 Crescent Ave. in fort Wayne.Fee:  Sponsored by: Northeast Indiana SBDC / IPFW / Purdue Extension Office
Cost: $100 - includes all workshop materials with lunch and refreshments.  Registration deadline: Oct. 1.
The workshop will provide knowledge, contacts and resources related to starting a new food business.  it will feature a variety of speakers as well as question-and-answer sessions with entrepreneurs.
To register, phone 765-48=94-0889.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009
"Business Plan Basics"
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m..
Where: Fort Wayne Women's Bureau, 3521 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne IN 46805
Fee: free.  Pre-registration is appreciated as seating is limited.
Sponsored by: Women's Enterprise, a program of Fort Wayne Women's Bureau, and Lincoln Financial Group Foundation. 
Instructor: Shirley Busack, MBA, Director, Women's Enterprise
Description: Benefits of business planning, common errors made during the business planning process, what do lenders and investors look for in a business plan, what do you need in a business plan outline, what is a marketing plan.
For more information or to register,  phone (260) 424-7797 or